Status:
valid
Authors:
Harv.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 3: 528 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060259
Common Names
- Smooth Sow-thistle
- Smooth Milk-thistle
- Integrated-leaf Sow-thistle
Description
Sonchus integrifolius (also called Integrifolius Sonchus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a woody base and a rosette of leaves with yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sonchus integrifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sonchus integrifolius is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small and round with a diameter of 2-3 mm. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sonchus integrifolius is an annual plant native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. It should be planted in well-drained soil and in a sunny location. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring.
Where to Find Sonchus integrifolius
Sonchus integrifolius is native to Europe and can be found in dry, open areas.
Sonchus integrifolius FAQ
What type of soil does Sonchus integrifolius prefer?
Sonchus integrifolius prefers light, well-drained soil with a pH between 6.5 and 7.5.
What type of climate does Sonchus integrifolius prefer?
Sonchus integrifolius prefers a warm, humid climate with temperatures ranging from 65-85°F (18-29°C).
How much sunlight does Sonchus integrifolius need?
Sonchus integrifolius prefers full sun to partial shade.
Species in the Sonchus genus
Sonchus erzincanicus,
Sonchus masguindalii,
Sonchus yendoi,
Sonchus macrocarpus,
Sonchus canariensis,
Sonchus bipontini,
Sonchus capillaris,
Sonchus bourgeaui,
Sonchus suberosus,
Sonchus bipontini,
Sonchus esperanzae,
Sonchus stenophyllus,
Sonchus acaulis,
Sonchus wildpretii,
Sonchus rokosensis,
Sonchus hydrophilus,
Sonchus hierrensis,
Sonchus afromontanus,
Sonchus denticulato-lanceolata,
Sonchus brachylobus,
Sonchus nanus,
Sonchus daltonii,
Sonchus schweinfurthii,
Sonchus obtusilobus,
Sonchus gomerensis,
Sonchus brachyotus,
Sonchus pinnatifidus,
Sonchus sventenii,
Sonchus sosnowskyi,
Sonchus congestus,
Sonchus cavanillesii,
Sonchus pendulus,
Sonchus asper,
Sonchus melanolepis,
Sonchus lidii,
Sonchus crassifolius,
Sonchus tectifolius,
Sonchus maritimus,
Sonchus denticulato-platyphylla,
Sonchus microcarpus,
Sonchus heterophyllus,
Sonchus pustulatus,
Sonchus glaucescens,
Sonchus fauces-orci,
Sonchus tenerrimus,
Sonchus dregeanus,
Sonchus brachylobus,
Sonchus hotha,
Sonchus novae-zelandiae,
Sonchus rotundilobus,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,